Support Workers

Support Workers, Beechway House, Derry-Londonderry

location_on Derry-Londonderry

18/06/2026

Support Workers, Beechway House, Derry-Londonderry

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary

£25,989 per annum pro rata (£13.47 per hour)

Basis

Full time

Region

Derry~Londonderry

Package

20 days paid leave + 12 statutory days, Occupational sick pay / maternity pay, Contributory pension scheme, Training and Development Opportunities.

Date posted

04/06/2026

Job reference

APX01766

Job description

JOB TITLE: Support Workers
LOCATION: Beechway House, Derry~Londonderry
POSTS: Various Permanent and Temporary Positions Available
PLUS Reserve List: Permanent/Temporary, Part-Time/Full-Time posts for Beechway House

Beechway House is a supported living accommodation giving care and support for 16 adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities. It is situated in the Waterside area of Derry ~Londonderry. Beechway House provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year, supporting tenants to develop skills and get involved in day-to-day decision making

Essential Criteria
QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
And
6 months experience in a formal or informal care/support role* and previous experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities/ mental health issues.
Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.
Or
1 years’ experience in a formal or informal care /support role* and previous experience of working with individuals with Learning Disabilities/ Mental Health issues.
Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.
Must be willing to work towards the completion of relevant qualification

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  Informal Care / Support may include caring at home, and may also include voluntary work

This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Access NI check. Please refer to attached link: AccessNI Code of Practice

All successful applicants will also be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Apex do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa's.

Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At this time we particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant Community, due to under representation in parts of our workforce
WHY WORK FOR APEX?
We offer:

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  Competitive pay

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  Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities

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  Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position

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  20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service

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  Contributory pension scheme

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  Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay

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  Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional)

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  Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire

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  Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses

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  Employee Assistance Programme provided by Lena by Inspire including 24hr adviceline

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  Bike to Work Scheme

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  Staff wellbeing initiatives

Staff in care and support roles also enjoy the following additional benefits:

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  comprehensive paid induction programme

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  enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year

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  enhanced rate for overtime worked

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  free on-site car parking

Support Workers, Beechway House, Derry-Londonderry